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Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'
Monday night's episode of BBC Panorama disclosed serious allegations of racism in the Church of England.

Sir Tom Jones says God saved him when he got into trouble swimming off Mexico
Sir Tom Jones has spoken of the frightening moment he prayed to God to save him when he got into trouble swimming off the shores of Mexico.

Parliamentary group calls for greater religious literacy in the media
Religion should be part of the required training for journalists to improve their religious literacy and avoid stereotyping, a major new report from parliamentarians has said.

Significant minority of young people never attend a religious service - poll
A new poll suggests that nearly 30% of high school and college students "never" attended religious services even before the coronavirus pandemic caused many churches to cease in-person services.

Liberty University sues former president Jerry Falwell Jr
Liberty University is suing former president and chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr over alleged breach of contract.

Billy Graham Association sues venue for cancelled event over views on marriage
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and a congregation in the Free Church of Scotland are taking legal action after a conference centre cancelled their booking apparently over their views on marriage and sexuality.

Prince Philip funeral remembers his 'courage, fortitude and faith'
Prince Philip was remembered at his funeral on Saturday as a man of faith who served the Queen "with unwavering loyalty".

MP calls for 'moral framework' to govern 'do not resuscitate' orders
Following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report that found evidence of the improper use of DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) orders on sick, disabled, elderly and dying persons in care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Conservative MP has emphasised the need for "a moral framework that honours the dignity of sick, disabled, elderly or dying people".

Christian coalition writes to headteachers over RSE concerns
The Christian Coalition for Education has written to headteachers across the country urging them to be careful about what they teach in Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.

A worldwide injection of hope
Scots nurse warns billions of people around the world will not receive a safe and effective vaccine for years unless urgent action is taken

Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.

Justin Bieber takes a swipe at celebrity pastors
Justin Bieber criticized pastors who "put themselves on this pedestal".

John Piper's son goes viral laying into evangelicalism on TikTok
John Piper's son Abraham Piper has become a TikTok star with his offbeat comical videos, many of them slamming evangelicalism.

8 kidnapped Christians have been freed
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has praised God after eight of its members kidnapped at gunpoint were freed.

How can we reach out to our Muslim neighbours at Ramadan?
As Brits, we often have a certain reticence about entering someone's private space - we don't want to invade. But we have to make the effort to get to know our Muslim neighbours.

Chibok: 7 years of agony for the parents of 111 kidnapped schoolgirls
After seven years, 111 of the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 are still missing.